A historic meeting between the Pope, Vatican's leader and His Excellency, Secretary general of the Muslim World League, dr. Mohammad bin Abdulkerim El-Isa at the residence of the Pope, where the interlocutors exchanged opinions on subjects that support peace and world harmony... The meeting has great connotations and dimensions.

The General Secretary of the Muslim World League has condemned the brutal armed attack that happened in Al-Minya province in Egypt, which resulted many deaths and injuries for innocent people.

The General Secretary of the Muslim World League confirmed in a statement that such a criminal work reflects the misery situation for the extreme terrorism and shows its treachery methods and how far it is from noble values and good manners.

Sheikh Dr. Muhammad bin Abdulkarim Al-Issa، the Secretary General of the Muslim World League، confirmed in the statement the Muslim World League attitude to such a brutal action، which does not belong to Islam at all and classified as one of the most heinous crimes of humanity.

Dr. Al-Issa also stressed that such criminal acts and actions will not adversely affect the real high values of Islam، which call for tolerance، coexistence، intimacy and love in general and he clarified that all real Muslims are against the acts of these terrorist groups.

Sheikh Muhammed called on all sectors of the Egyptian society to join together and confront those terrorist criminals who tries to spread discrimination and destabilize security and stability and he expressed his condolences to the Egyptian government and people in general and to the families of the victims in particular، and asked God Almighty the healing for those who were injured and wounded.

On May 18, 2017, in the celebration of ‘Days of Ajvatovica – the 507th anniversary’ the translation of the Holy Quran by Besim Korkut has been promoted at the Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Center in Bugojno. Besim Korkut has worked on this translation for 20 years. Mr. Nusret Abdibegović, Hasan Atli, and Dr. Ahmed Adilović have participated in a public discussion. Effendi Vehid Arnaut has been the moderator of the discussion.

Effendi Nusret Abdibegović, Head of the Religious Affairs at the Riyasat of the Islamic Community in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has stated that Islamic Community is promoting this project by the distribution of free copies of the Holy Quran.

Effendi Abdibegović said: ‘The Holy Quran is the Word of Allah, the Word of the Truth. These times we are living in require an absolute and eternal truth, and that is a guidance of Quran. This is an opportunity for believers to read Quran both in Bosnian and Arabic, in the month of Ramadan, and therefore gain some insight and guidance. With the motto ‘My gift is Quran’, this translation of the Holy Quran has been printed in 50000 copies. It has been done in cooperation with Turkish Diyanet and Foundation Department.

This is the gift for the upcoming month of Ramadan. We believe that Quran as a guidance, Quran as a truth, can shed some light on humanity. At this moment, it can be considered as a help in one man path towards self-awareness. The Holy month of Ramadan is the month in which the Holy Quran was revealed. It is not by chance that Allah (s.w.t.) sent his message in the month of Ramadan, because people were ready to receive the message. This is a relation in which the Word of Allah comes from above and man uses it as a guidance in everyday life. What we have been discussing so far has been related to the translation of Quran, the fact that cognition is not exclusive, it is open to all men. Quran addresses all men. Quran addresses believers, people, and nations. Quran provides guidance on real or possible threats and sanctions in accordance with ethics. Therefore the month of Ramadan is needed to observe Quran, so we want this to be a gift for all people’.

Dr. Ahmed Adilović, Mufti of Travnik, said: ‘It is with great pleasure that I speak about‘ Days of Ajvatovica’. This year’s programme content is versatile. Some of the events will

take place in different parts of the Travnik Mufti territory. One of those events is the promotion of late Besim Korkut’s translation of Quran. I strongly believe that this is one of the best Quran translations, with this in mind I can conclude that Besim Korkut has done an amazing job. He was one of those translators who paid a lot of attention to style itself. His translation reflects sheer beauty. There are translations of the Quran as well as any other translations that are focused on literality and conciseness, on the other hand far less are focused on style. He did focus on it, for this reason reading his translation is joyful and fruitful’.

Mr. Hasan Atli, Counselor for Religious Affairs at the Embassy of the Republic of Turkey in Bosnia and Herzegovina, has stated that the first phase of the joint project includes 50.000 printed copies of Quran translated into Bosnian.

Mr. Atli also said: This is the project by Diyanet Foundation with the motto ‘My gift is Quran’. Its goal is printing and distribution of the free copies to all Bosniaks in Slovenia, Serbia, Croatia, Montenegro, Macedonia, Kosovo, and Albania.

20.000 free copies will be distributed in Bosnia and Herzegovina, during the month of Ramadan Mushafs will be distributed to Bosniaks who live in Slovenia, Croatia, Serbia, Kosovo, Sandžak, Macedonia, Montenegro, and Albania.

On May 25, 2017, students and teachers of the First Primary School from Konjic visited the Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Center in Bugojno. The guests paid a visit to the different parts of the Cultural Center. The visitors had an opportunity to learn about the Center’s activities. Distinguished Omer Hamzić, the Director of the First Primary School, concluded this visit by expressing his gratitude to everyone on the staff and saying that residents of Bugojno are lucky to have this Center in their hometown.

JEDDAH: The secretary-general of the Makkah-based Muslim World League has been awarded Malaysia’s highest royal medal of honor as an appreciation for his efforts in promoting moderation.Saudi Arabia’s Mohammed bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, secretary-general of the Muslim World League, was presented with the medal as a reflection of Malaysia’s appreciation for his work to promote harmony.Al-Issa thanked the sultan of Malaysia for this appreciation and said he was honored to receive the invitation to visit Malaysia.During his visit, Al-Issa met the former Prime Minister Abdullah Badawi, Jamil Khir Baharom, minister of religious affairs; and Idris Jusoh, minister of higher education.The medal, which gives its holder an exceptional appreciation and full immunity within Malaysia’s territory for life, was granted to Al-Issa to show the Malaysian appreciation for him in person and the scholars of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in general for applying the values of moderation, harmony and coexistence.Al-Issa also held a meeting with the Malaysian Senate President Senator SE Feng Swan, who thanked the Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques for establishing the King Salman Center for World Peace, which helped join Saudi Arabia and Malaysia in promoting peace.Al-Issa, who is considered by the Malaysians as one of the most important scholars of the Islamic nation, was invited to give a speech on moderation at the Institute of Mediation of the Malaysian Council of Ministers to promote the tolerance among all sects of the society. The University of Science also hosted Al-Issa to give the opening speech on Islamic values of coexistence.

On January 31, 2017, The public discussion titled: Hijab - My Choice, My Identity, My Right’, was held at the amphitheatre of the Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Center in Bugojno. It was organized on the occasion of World Hijab Day observed on February 1, by the women’s association ‘ASR’, which is the part of Bugojno Islamic Community Majlis.

Dr. Dževada Šuško, Director of the Institute for the Bosniak Islamic Tradition, and MSc Svetlana Bajić, Adviser at the National Museum of Bosnia and Herzegovina, participated in the discussion.

World Hijab Day is an annual event that takes place on February 1. The very first World Hijab Day was celebrated in 2013. Founded by Nazma Khan, it is a worldwide event that encourages Muslim and non-Muslim women to wear the hijab, and experience life of a Hijabi woman. It focuses on fighting bigotry, discrimination, and prejudice against Muslim women because wearing a hijab is a personal choice.

In 2013, many people celebrated World Hijab Day in countries, such as: Great Britain, Australia, India, Pakistan, Germany, and France.

In 1983, Meliha Bosnawi was the first Bosniak woman to cover herself, which gave rise to a number of controversies in former Yugoslavia. Shortly before the war broke out in 1992, a number of Islamic women began emphasizing the

need for the reintroduction of covering.More and more women nowadays are covering themselves and many of them hold important positions in society.

World Hijab Day seeks to shed some light on the hijab origins and the reasons for wearing one, as well as creating awareness about the hijab as an Islamic women’s right.

On January 27, 2017, Mr. Bakir Izetbegović, The Bosniak Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, paid a visit to The Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Center in Bugojno. Mr Izebegović was accompanied by Dr. Denis Zvizdić, The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Fadil Novalić, The Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr Melika Mahmutbegović, The Vice President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Tahir Lendo, The Prime Minister of Central Bosnia Canton, Mr. Asim Makić, The President of Central Bosnia Cantonal Board of the Party of Democratic Action. Several ministers of the cantonal and federation level, a few municipality mayors from the Central Bosnia Canton, and a fair number of distinguished citizens and people from all over the region, attended the meeting.

Mr. Bakir Izetbegović, The Notable Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, conducted a public meeting at the amphitheatre of The Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Center in Bugojno. The theme of the meeting was ‘Bosnia and Herzegovina on its path towards the European Union’. At the beginning, Sheikh Rahmetallah Qari, General Director of the Regional Office of the Muslim World League and Supervisor of the Cultural Center of Princess Al-Jawhara, expressed his welcome to all attendees and conveyed special greetings from both His Excellency Dr. Mohammad bin Abdul Karim Al-Issa, Secretary

General of the Muslim World League, and His Excellency Mr. Hani bin Abdullah bin Mohammed Mominah, The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to Bosnia and Herzegovina. On this occasion, Sheikh Rahmetallah Qari pointed out that The Princess Al-Jawhara Cultural Center in Bugojno is a present from The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, therefore, it was in service for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina. Sheikh Qari also stated that this visit made all Center’s employees very happy. At the end of his address, Director Qari presented The Center’s certificates to Mr. Bakir Izetbegović, The Notable Member of the Presidency of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr. Denis Zvizdić, The Chairman of the Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Fadil Novalić, The Prime Minister of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Dr Melika Mahmutbegović, The Vice President of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mr. Tahir Lendo, The Prime Minister of Central Bosnia Canton, Mr. Asim Makić, The President of Central Bosnia Cantonal Board of the Party of Democratic Action.

On January 25, 2017, Rahmetallah Qari, General Director of the Regional Office of the Muslim World League and Supervisor of the Cultural Center of Princess Al-Jawhara, hosted the delegation headed by Mr. Hasan Ajkunić, esteemed Mayor of the Bugojno Municipality, Mr. Faruk Aganović, Mr. Amir Šećibović, and Mr. Salih Gurbeta. During the visit, the main topic of the discussion the was successful and beneficial collaboration between the Cultural Center of Princess Al-Jawhara and Municipality of Bugojno. The members of the delegation expressed their gratitude and respect for everything Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, Muslim World League, and Cultural Center of Princess Al-Jawhara were doing for sons and daughters of this region. There are many benefits in socially- oriented services and activities, such as improving the general and specific skills. The esteemed guests commended the hard work and effort put in by Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, who stood for the people of Bosnia and Herzegovina during the most difficult period of its history. They expressed their appreciation and gratitude for all the help received from Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and stated it wouldn’t be forgotten.

Praise be to Allah, peace and blessings be upon the Messenger of Allah, Prophet Muhammad, and his family and companions and guided companions.

The Islamic Fiqh Council of the Muslim World League in Makkah strongly denounces sinful attempt Yemen Houths Militias and all who help them which targeted The Kabah in Holy Makah using ballistic missile. They targeted the house of God, the Holy Kabah, the house that made him God. The God made this place safe, secure and shelter for people. Everyone is safe there, trees are not cut, hunting isn't allowed, and not to mention killing. Anyone who wants evil and injustice to those regions, can expect large punishment.

What has been done by this deviant group, which crosses all borders of evil, shocked everyone and crosses secular standards and religious norms. It's hostility directed against all Muslims by targeting their Qiblah – their hearts yearns for its and it is the holiest place for them.

This terrible act doesn't work no one except only who has lost every aspect of faith and dismissed all the qualities of goodness and kindness.

Islamic Fiqh Council denounces this criminal act and wants to – this deviant group which did something like that and all those who stand behind it – by giving guidance and support in material terms and armament – to be warned of the consequences of their actions. For all that awaits them is just punishment in this world and the Hereafter.

Almighty Allah warns that some things delay, but do not ignore it and the punishment for those who want Baitullah evil is the most serious punishment - the story of the owners of the elephant is present in our consciousness.

Islamis Fiqh Council invites generally all Muslims, governments and people to express their denounce of the obvious attack on their holy places and to do everything to stop these bullies and those who stand behind them, to cut off their

disturbing holy places and that these bullies give up attempts to bring in discord to Muslim countries.

The Council pointed out the high capacity of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to protect its land. Thanks the Air Defense of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which is due to Allah's blessings, could prevent this terrible attack, make it failed and destroyed it, before it realizes in a way that would like those bullies.

Please Allah to protect Baitullah, His harem and His religion of every villain and offender. Prayers and peace be upon our Prophet, Muhammad a.s. to his family, his companions and those who follow them until the Day of Judgment.

The Muslim World League strongly denounces the criminal attempt perpetrated by Yemen's Houth Militias and which was represented in their launch towards Holy Makkah Division of a ballistic missile that was intercepted and destroyed by the Saudi Air Force at, 65 KM from the Holy Capital, Makkah, without allowing it to cause any damage.

The Secretariat General of the Muslim World League has indicated that this action exposes the magnitude of misleading in which this criminal gang have been involved allowing itself to be audacious towards provoking the feelings of Muslims vith adopting sectarian illusions, malice and hatred.

Such action was intended to make this Gang easily exploited and taken as treacherous group, that disclosed that it gives inviolability and sacredness only to the extraneous misleading myths which they employed in turning them against the citizens to whom they belong, against their methodology and history. This unfortunate attitude reached a degree of decline and coniving that encouraged them to attack the common denominator of Islam under the framework of their exploited malice and foolish ambitions.

The Secretariat General of the Muslim World League has indicated that this desperate attempt comes within the context of the series pertaining to deteriorate this mind-kidnapped group, particularly at the wake of its successive defeats. It added that this criminal declination is indeed great in the religion of Allah Almighty; and that it is a conspicuous indicator for the disappearance and uprooting of the Houth's corrupt social plant because this will help Yemen enjoy its peace and security and flourish, as well as overcome those who are treacherous to its legitimacy and history.

The Secretariat General of the Muslim World League has emphasized that the Muslim World League has received numerous messages conveying the feelings of condemnation and disgust of many Islamic institutions towards the audacity of the attempt launched by this Houths's criminal gang against the most sacred and holiest Islamic site. It declared that its full support for Saudi Arabia and its stand

by it in rejecting this criminal foolishness. It added that Muslims are fully confident and believe that the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which Allah has blessed with bounties, is able to deter such flagrant aggression on the Islamic sanctuaries and frustrate its evil.

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